Our History

PSCO Sign Group: A Leader in Signage and Branding Solutions

PSCO Sign Group is the parent company of Philadelphia Sign, ID Associates, and PSCO Kieffer. We are a leading provider of signage and branding solutions with over 115 years of experience. We specialize in sign design, fabrication, installation, and maintenance and have a proven track record of success.

We are the country’s oldest turnkey national sign provider, and we have earned the trust of the world’s top brands. We are known for our inspired design engineering, unlimited manufacturing capabilities, and world-class project management.

Our organization is a privately held family-owned business that understands the sign industry and values making the best decisions for our customers. We have six US-based sign manufacturing facilities and offices with over 587,000 square feet of space to support our customers’ needs. We also have additional sales and service locations nationwide to connect our customer’s brands with their audience – globally, regionally, and locally.

End-to-End Sign Program Management

Our national sign company offers a wide range of services, including:

  • Signage Design and Engineering
  • Location Drawings
  • Code Review, Submittals, and Permitting
  • Production Scheduling
  • Manufacturing
  • Sign Installation
  • Maintenance and Lighting

We are committed to providing our customers with the best possible service. We understand that every project is unique, and we work with each client to develop a custom solution that meets their specific needs.

Financially Responsible Business Practices

Our longevity is attributable to our leadership’s emphasis on responsible business practices. Our zero long-term debt is the result of a century of sound fiscal philosophy. Accountability has remained constant as one of our core values. Clients and vendors alike benefit from our long-held status as a secure and principled business partner.

If you are looking for a reliable and experienced signage and branding partner, PSCO Sign Group is the company for you.

Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you achieve your branding goals.

OUR LEGACY

Philadelphia Sign opened its doors in 1905 and Andrew Paxson Trucksess, at age 18, purchased Philadelphia Sign Company in 1911 for $500. His initial product offerings were hand-painted signs. “Not bad for a man that started with two sign painters,” said Bill Trucksess, the former CEO of Philadelphia Sign.

Under the Trucksess family leadership, PSCO has grown to be one of the largest, most influential sign companies in the nation. The company’s timeline mirrors the growth of the U.S. and at times, has reflected the history of the world from the heyday of neon through war time efforts to the rise of retail chains and multi-site conversions, PSCO has been at the forefront over the decades leading the industry with a century of signage.

1905
A legacy is born
Philadelphia Sign Company: from humble beginnings, a legacy is born. Square Footage: 6,000
Trucksess purchases sign business
 
1900
A legacy is born
1910
Trucksess purchases sign business
US patent for neon
Trucksess drafted in WWI
WWI ends
The road to prosperity
1920
Outgrows original location
Claude introduces neon signage
Early licensee of Claude Neon
Liberty Bell Replica
1930
The Great Depression
Weathering the Economic Storm
Atlantic Refining Company
Popular Neons
1940
World War II
Demand is High for Signs
1950
Thriving economy
Boom Truck Purchase
Throughout the East Coast
Iconic Nabisco Signage
DYNAD
Doubling footprint
1960
Move to Palmyra, NJ
Fast Food
ATMs invented
More square footage
1970
Shopping Malls and Centers
Helicopter
New heights
Leading the industry
1980
ATMs
Bank Mergers
National Clients
1990
Lead-Free
Knoxville Office opened
Pennsauken Plant
LED
Littleton plant and Chicago offices open
2000
LED alternative to Neon
Bank Conversions
Expanding national presence
Virginia Beach offices open
Pennsauken plant installation begins
2010
Century of innovation
Maintenance and Lighting
New Brand
TISA
LED Conversion
Northeast Expansion
Expansion West
ID Joins PSCO as Southeast Headquarters
PSCO Global Group
PSCO Florida
2020
PSCO Kieffer
PSCO Sign Group
2030
 

Over 120 years of experience bringing the world’s brands to life